Comments on: A baseball game in Japan

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:27:54 +0000

In reply to Paula McInerney. I would have liked to see the sumo too! That must be OTT!

By: Paula McInerney

Paula McInerney — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:40:50 +0000

This is something we have not seen yet but definitely, definitely want to. We saw the sumo and loved it and think that the atmosphere would be OTT.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 06:13:18 +0000

In reply to Michele {Malaysian Meanders}. You should! Booking it is difficult, though. I ended up getting my Airbnb host to do it for me, since the only place I could find on line in English charged exorbitantly: more than the cost of the ticket.

By: Michele {Malaysian Meanders}

Michele {Malaysian Meanders} — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 21:30:02 +0000

Trumpets? Taking turns chanting? Squeeling balloons? It’s so interesting how a baseball game in Japan differs from the ones in America. If we had time, I think my husband would really enjoy going to one there if we visited. Thanks for the glimpse into what it’s like.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 06:00:41 +0000

In reply to Ruth - Tanama Tales. Take some friends along and go to a game! There's plenty to entertain you at an American game besides the game itself! Thanks for commenting!

By: Tonya

Tonya — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 02:49:27 +0000

Growing up, I attended my share of baseball games. Not only did I play softball, but my brother’s played baseball and my dad was our coach. We would go to professional games regularly and while I enjoyed watching a live game vs. a televised one, it was the hot dogs that I especially looked forward to. The differences regarding baseball between the two countries is very interesting.

By: Ruth - Tanama Tales

Ruth - Tanama Tales — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 23:42:22 +0000

Interesting story! I have never been into baseball and I think it is because I grew up with a father who preferred basketball and boxing. I think I have been to only one baseball game in my life (which is weird given that I live so close to the Dodger Stadium). So, in here I learned about both American and Japanese baseball customs.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:25:01 +0000

In reply to Charlie. Glad you liked it, Charlie!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:24:28 +0000

In reply to budget jan. I'm not particularly a fan either, but I love the atmosphere at a game. And you're right, it's so organized! It was as if they'd practiced and decided ahead of time who would stand up on which lines!

By: budget jan

budget jan — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:44:38 +0000

I am not a baseball fan but I loved reading of the differences between the two. I watched the video and it seemed very organised and “Japanese”. I have seen kids practicing baseball in Japan but not been to a game anywhere, ever!